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Green circuit board with gold PCIe edge connector and two SlimSAS ports

Innocard

Innocard PCIe Gen4 to SlimSAS 8i x2 gender changer

SKU CH-EE8M-NVD7Q

Converts a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot into two SlimSAS 8i connectors with a built-in ReDriver for 16 GT/s signal integrity and bifurcation support

  • Changer TypePCIe Gen4
  • Converts SlimSAS 8i to PCIe 4.0 with ReDriver for 16 GT/s signal integrity
  • Supports bifurcation into four x4 links for flexible system topologies
  • Built-in 100 MHz clock buffer enables longer trace and cable lengths
  • SMBus switch with reset plus PERST#, WAKE#, CLKREQ#, PWRBRK# buffers for extended reach
  • Complies with SFF-8654 1.2 and PCIe 4.0 specs; ready LED shows AIC status

PCIe Gen4 to SlimSAS 8i x2 adapter

This gender changer converts a PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface to two SlimSAS 8i connectors following the SFF-8654 specification. It includes a built-in ReDriver and clock buffer to maintain 16 GT/s signal integrity across longer traces and cables.

Suited for bifurcated server storage

The 16 lanes can be bifurcated into four x4 links, allowing multiple devices to share one add-in card slot. Builders who need a simple one-to-one cable without signal conditioning should look elsewhere.

16-lane bifurcation support

The DP7401 ReDriver splits the x16 link into four independent x4 paths, which is the single specification that determines whether this adapter matches your server topology.

Highlights

  • Converts SlimSAS 8i to PCIe 4.0 with ReDriver for 16 GT/s signal integrity
  • Supports bifurcation into four x4 links for flexible system topologies
  • Built-in 100 MHz clock buffer enables longer trace and cable lengths
  • SMBus switch with reset plus PERST#, WAKE#, CLKREQ#, PWRBRK# buffers for extended reach
  • Complies with SFF-8654 1.2 and PCIe 4.0 specs; ready LED shows AIC status

Specifications

Changer TypePCIe Gen4

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot does the Innocard gender changer need to work?

The card plugs into a PCIe x16 Gen 4 slot and uses a built-in ReDriver to extend 16 lanes at 16 GT/s.

Will the adapter work with PCIe 3.0 devices I already have?

The board follows PCI Express Base Specification Rev 4.0 and supports bifurcation into four x4 links for mixed topologies.

How do I confirm the Innocard adapter is active after install?

The D1 green LED lights when the add-in card is ready and the PERST#, WAKE#, CLKREQ# and PWRBRK# buffers are operational.

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